Growing into Taiwan's second largest city! Travel to Taichung, just one hour by bullet train from Taipei!

Many people have a strong image of Kaohsiung as the second largest city in Taiwan. Taichung is now the second largest city in Taiwan, with a population that exceeds Kaohsiung and serves as the center of industry and commerce. We recommend a visit to Taichung! Taichung is an easy one-hour bullet train ride from Taipei, and you can easily take a day trip to Taichung. There are many buses running in Taichung, and you can access various tourist spots. The Taichung Metro opened four years ago, making it more convenient than before, and more lines are planned in a few years, so sightseeing in the city will become even more convenient! Recommended spots in Taichung 1. Gaomei Wetlands Gaomei Wetlands, known as Taiwan's Uyuni Salt Lake. It's a little far from Taichung city, about an hour and a half by bus, but at low tide, the scenery is reflected on the water like the Uyuni Salt Lake, creating a spectacular view. You can also go down to the tidal flats, and many people take photos of their favorite places, so it's recommended as a photogenic spot! The official website shows the low and high tide times, so if you visit, make sure to visit at low tide. There are also day trip tours, so you can join them. 2. Rainbow Village It's a famous tourist spot in Taichung, and many people have probably seen it on TV or in photos. It all started when an old man started painting on a site that was scheduled to be demolished, and the area is now full of colorful paintings. Not only the walls of the building, but even the floors and roofs are painted with paintings, making it seem like you've wandered into another world. 3. Fengjia Night Market When you think of Taiwan, you think of night markets! Every city has a night market, so it's an essential place for Taiwanese people. There are many night markets here in Taichung, but Fengjia Night Market is the largest night market in Taichung, and it is also one of the largest night markets in all of Taiwan. There are many stalls and shops lined up, and it is crowded with many customers even on weekdays. It's also fun to look around the various shops while eating your way around! 4. Paojue Zen Temple Paojue Zen Temple is a Zen temple built during the Japanese colonial period, and the large statue of Hotei on the premises is a masterpiece! The gardens and other areas have a Japanese atmosphere. Hotei's gentle expression is soothing. 5. Hong Ruizhen A famous long-established sandwich shop in Taichung that recently expanded into Japan! Its main store is close enough to walk from Taichung Station. In the store, there are various breads as well as sandwiches, but the sandwiches are recommended! You can enjoy several types of sandwiches, such as simple ham and thin egg, cheese, blueberry, and peanut. 6. Chun Shui Tang When you think of Taiwan, you think of bubble tea! Chun Shui Tang, which also has stores in Japan, has its main store in Taichung. And this Chun Shui Tang is also the store where bubble tea was born. You can not only drink but also eat in the store, so you can visit for lunch or take a break and have bubble milk tea! We have introduced some tourist spots this time, but there are many more places to enjoy in Taichung, such as Miyahara Eye Clinic, which is popular among Japanese people! It is within easy reach from Taipei, so if you want to see another city, why not visit Taichung? #Taiwan tourism #TaichungTourism #Taiwan girls trip #Gaomei Wetland #Rainbow Village #Fengjia Night Market #Hokakuzenji Temple #Hong Zuizhen #Shunsuido #0 yen trip